First pediatric flu-related death reported of 2025-26 season
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season.
The Edge: Angelina "bravely" shows her scars
During an interview with the outlet, Jolie said, "I'm always moved when I see other women share theirs."
Healthy Headlines: Blood Pressure
In this week’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Desiree Dawson, a cardiologist from Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute – Steele Creek, about blood pressure, why it’s so important to your numbers, and how high blood pressure can lead to major health concerns like a heart attack or stroke.
DOJ claims sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
DOJ argues in lawsuit that providing sign language interpretation at news conferences “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public."
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
South Carolina measles cases increase, additional school exposures reported in Upstate outbreak
The South Carolina Department of Public Health says 27 new cases of measles have been reported since Friday. More than 250 people are currently quarantined.
Measles outbreak in South Carolina surges to 87 cases
The measles outbreak in Upstate South Carolina continues to spread.
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born.
Healthy Headlines: The Hidden Dangers of Toys
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Heather Nolan about the hidden dangers certain toys may have, about what can happen if a child swallows a magnet, and what parents should expect in the emergency department.
Just Bee the Change: Rio's Law hopes for NC
A South Carolina mother is working to bring groundbreaking legislation across state lines.
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia previously sued over the request for information, which was initially made in February.
Mpox cases on the rise in Mecklenburg County
The Mecklenburg County Health Department says Mpox cases are on the rise.
Healthy Headlines: Heat And Cold Therapies
In this week’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Landry Jarvis with Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Ballantyne, about heat and cold therapies, and how they can help especially if you are recovering from an injury.
Cases jump to 31 in the botulism outbreak tied to baby formula. Here's what to know
Federal health officials say 31 babies in 15 states have been sickened in a growing outbreak of infantile botulism tied to ByHeart infant formula.
SC measles outbreak surges to 47 cases
Measles cases in Upstate South Carolina continue to climb.
Healthy Headlines: Ways to manage heart disease risk
In this week’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Kaustubh Dabhadkar with Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Mint Hill, about heart disease and about some manageable ways to get healthy without revamping your entire lifestyle overnight.
Sleep training support on the rise for exhausted parents
Getting your baby to sleep through the night can be one of the hardest parts of parenting. Owner of Charlotte-based Sleep Baby Consulting, talked with us on how they are coaching both babies and parents toward better sleep.
Local church hosting health summit and expo in Charlotte on Saturday
The Black Health Matters Fall 2025 Health Summit & Expo is happening at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Congress votes to ban many hemp products as part of the deal to end the government shutdown
Hemp gummies, topicals, drinks and more will soon be snatched from shelves as a part of the deal to end the government shutdown.
NC's Dirty Secret: Your office space needs a deep clean
Grab the cleaning wipes! Your job really might be making you sick.
How to stop ‘doomscrolling’
Constantly reading or seeing troubling things can take a toll on your mental health.
Healthy Headlines: Cholesterol And Your Annual Physical
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chat with Jordyn Street, a family nurse practitioner with Novant Health SouthPark Family Physicians, about getting your cholesterol levels checked, and why this test at your annual physical is so important to your overall health.
Life of Lanaire: Finding Balance in the Sandwich Generation
More families are finding themselves part of the "Sandwich Generation," balancing the demands of raising children while caring for aging parents.
Greek Chef and author Diane Kochilas in Charlotte
The Rising crew tries a Greek dish created by Diane Kochilas
Rising Spotlight: VR Therapy with Dynamic Health Carolinas
When it comes to pain management, there’s a new cutting-edge option available to help patients here in Charlotte – VR Therapy.
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